BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Science is an undergraduate computer science degree focused on technical computing principles, software development, and modern technologies. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is built to the standards set by the British Computer Society and includes an optional placement year as well as an available foundation year route. The course begins with Year 0 covering foundational academic skills, data analysis, and problem-solving through computing thinking. Year 1 introduces the discipline through Technology Projects, Software Development, Software Applications, and Mathematics and Algorithms. Year 2 advances technical competence via Networks and Operating Systems, Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics, Software Engineering, and Software Modelling. The final year comprises Cloud and Data Engineering, Professional Practice in Technology, Machine Learning, and a substantive Capstone Project.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent).
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 66%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 77%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Problem Solving with Computing Thinking
- Technology Projects
- Software Development
- Software Applications
- Mathematics and Algorithms
- Networks and Operating Systems
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics
- Software Engineering
- Software Modelling
- Cloud and Data Engineering
- Professional Practice in Technology
- Machine Learning
- Capstone Project
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at University of Roehampton?
68% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at University of Roehampton?
77% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.